Naging tahimik at puno ng tensyon ang buong biyahe patungo sa ospital. Pagkarating nila, Lluna carried Tommy tightly in her arms, leading the way toward the private suite. Junica followed closely behind, keeping her sharp eyes locked on every single movement.Pagkabukas ng pinto ng luxury suite, Don Jaime was resting against the elevated hospital bed, a heart monitor subtly beeping in the background to make the confinement look utterly realistic."Dad," Lluna called out, her voice thick with fake reassurance for Junica’s benefit, but her eyes pleaded for her father’s help.Don Jaime slowly opened his eyes, playing his part flawlessly. He looked weak, but the sharp glint in his gaze remained unchanged. "You're here, Lluna." His eyes instantly drifted to the child in her arms, and then to the woman stepping into the room."Good evening, Uncle Jaime. I heard you were hospitalized, so I insisted on coming with Max," Junica greeted smoothly, stepping forward with an elegant yet completely
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